NZTA raises toll road charges from March 1

The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorcyclists, motorists and heavy truck and bus operators that toll road charges will increase on March 1.

It says these increases are in line with inflation and are necessary to ensure that the toll roads remain on course to repay their debt within planned timeframes. Service and transaction fees remain unchanged.

Tolls automatically debited to an account will be charged at the new rate from March 1, 2019. NZTA recommends users review their top up amounts to ensure it is sufficient to cover current travel requirements.

Any pre-purchased trips via Pay & Go before March 1 will be able to be used on or before the day.

The system will recognise that the trip has been paid for, and the difference in price will not be charged

The Northern Gateway Toll Road (NGTR) north of Auckland will see the current price of $2.30 for motorcycles and light cars rise to $2.40 per trip. The charge for heavy trucks and buses will increase from $4.70 to $4.80 per trip.

The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) will see the current prices of $2.00 for motorcycles and light cars rise to $2.10, while the current fee of $5.00 for heavy trucks and buses will increase to $5.20.

The Takitimu Drive Toll Road (TDTR) will see the current prices of $1.80 for motorcycle and light cars rise to $1.90 while the current $4.80 fee for heavy truck and bus will increase to $5.00.